SHORT ANSWER:
The exceptions within the RTI Act can limit access to information, which may hinder transparency and good governance.
DETAILS:
- The RTI Act has specific exemptions that allow public authorities to deny information if it affects national security, personal privacy, or other sensitive matters.
- These exemptions can be misused to withhold information that should be publicly accessible, thus reducing accountability.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are penalties for officials who fail to provide information without valid reasons, but misuse of exemptions can still occur.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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